2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan 350Z (359 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 350Z | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2687 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
